NEWARK, Ohio — A lottery player in Newark has won $50,000 with a winning Cash Explosion 25X scratch-off ticket, purchased at Circle K #5302 on W National Drive, the Ohio Lottery announced.
The player, who has chosen to remain anonymous, will receive an estimated $36,000 after mandatory state and federal tax withholdings of 28%. The Cash Explosion 25X scratch-off game costs $5 and offers a top prize of $150,000.
The winning ticket adds to a string of recent Ohio Lottery successes, with retailers like Circle K #5302 benefiting from increased customer interest in scratch-off games across the state.
Lottery officials encourage winners to sign the back of their tickets and store them in a safe place until they can claim their prize.